Happy Holidays folks! I just finished wrapping gifts, and I must say, the duct tape I used was extremely effective. It ain't pretty, but the gifts are 100% covered with wrapping paper, so...Mission accomplished! Here's an example of one of my wrapping jobs;
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Ran out of one type of paper, so used a new roll - an exercise in duality! |
Tonight I'm going to be drinking Furthermore Proper, brewed by Furthermore Beer in Spring Green, WI. This is a "proper" English Ale, intended to be light-bodied, sweet, and easy-drinking. At 4.5%, it's certainly a session beer.
The beer is a pale, orange-copper color with great clarity. The foam is massive, even after a soft pour....with a beige'ish color, retention is really good. The head literally never goes away! The aroma consists of a lightly buttered biscuit, nutty, fresh baked bread essence, with a hint of fruity esters in the background. A touch of citrus also in the background.
The flavor starts off with a layer of crisp toasted, bready malt. Caramel notes, some nutty character. Orange rinds, and an earthy herbal characteristic come next. The finish leaves a hint of hop bitterness in the way of the citrus and a touch of tea leaves.
Overall Rating: The flavor doesn't quite live up to the aroma.....the beer is sort of drab and boring, and there is definitely some adjunct-like flavor that comes through and brings the perception of quality down. Not a beer I will drink again. C